In love with a bad neighbor

Chapter twenty-one - He knows

Emma's POV:

I need to stop giving Vince so many benefits. The thing is that I can't stop myself, and I feel like I will soon give in, which is not something that I want. Well, in the future I might do it. I know that he won't pressure me, but lately, I feel better when we are together. Even if we don't do anything. Sometimes I still can't believe that he was a bad boy. It doesn't suit him at all. Maybe he has done bad things or was getting in trouble before, but now, he is clean. Just a normal good boy. I better don't tell him this, because he won't like it. It's not like this is a lie. Vince is nice to me, which is not typical for bad boys. I won't lie that I like this. The bad thing is that we still have to hide, and I know that he is getting tired. It's not like I am not, but what else do I have to do? If I knew that my mom wouldn't get mad, I would tell her from the beginning. It was going to be easier. Now, everything is different. I can't even go out with him like a normal person. Also, I have to watch out for Ricky. Almost two weeks have passed since he talked with Vince, but I have to be careful. This boy is up to something, and I will understand what. I won't let him ruin my friendship with Vince just because he didn't get what he wanted. Moreover, he had his chance in the beginning. It's not my fault that he didn't use it. No matter what he does, he will never get me. I don't like him, and I never will.

Currently, I have English with Vince. As I see, he is not paying attention at all. He tried to distract me a couple of times, but I didn't let him. Now he is occupying himself with his phone. Everything was ok until he started checking girls on i********:. Why the heck do I care? I don't know what is going on with me. His mom thinks that I am falling for him, but no. This can't be true. I have to say that my next move wasn't very classy, but I was mad. I took his phone and put it in my backpack. Vince gave me a confused look, but I didn't say anything.

After the class, I walked back to my locker. Of course, he came after me. Sometimes I forget that our lockers are close to each other. I ignored him and continued with what I was doing. Vince came dangerously close. I thought that he would do something, but no. He only took his phone and backed off. Thank god. Remind me to don't talk so early. He grabbed my hand and dragged me to the janitor's room.

- I see that this is your favorite place.

- Can I know why you get mad?

- I wasn't mad.

- Stop lying and answer my question.

- I will have dinner with the jerk tonight and...

- What? This has to be a joke.

- I wish that it was.

- Well, cancel it. I will take you out tonight.

- Where?

- I don't know yet.

- I understand that you are jealous, but I can't cancel it. Moreover, his parents will be there. We won't be alone. Don't worry, I won't let him get close to me. I know what I am doing.

- I have a bad feeling.

- Don't you trust me?

- I trust you, but not him. This boy is crazy.

- I want you to calm down.

- Can I get a treat?

- Yes, but a quick one. I don't want to be late.

- No problem. - he said and kissed me

Until the end of the school day, I was trying to calm down my neighbor. I think that he is jealous, but I don't know why. I have told him many times that I don't like Ricky. Well, I know why he is worried, but this time nothing bad will happen. Our parents will be at home, and the house is not as big as his. Both with Vince walked home, and I told him that I might come to see him later. I walked in and saw my mom. What is she doing here so early? I guess that I won't see Vince.

- Mom, what are you doing here?

- Hello to you too.

- Sorry.

- Since we'll have guests tonight, I decided to come home early and make dinner. I want you to help me.

- But I was thinking about chilling. I have to prepare for the jerk, I mean Ricky.

- You will help me with the dinner.

- Fine. Let me go and change my clothes. I don't want them to get dirty.

I walked into my room madly. Like it's not enough that the jerk will be here. Now I have to make dinner for him. I quickly changed my clothes and knocked on Vince's window. I hope that he is here. Soon he opened it and looked at me with a smile, which quickly faded when he saw mine.

- What is the problem?

- Mom wants me to help her with the dinner, so I won't have time for you today.

- That's not fair. I want to spend some time with you. School is not enough.

- What do I have to do? If I don't help her, she will understand that something is going on.

- I'm sorry, but I hate your mom.

- She is not that bad. Let's say that she likes to make everything perfect.

- Fine, but I need a kiss. Probably this will be my last one for today.

- I'm sorry.

- It's ok. It's not your fault.

I gave Vince a quick kiss and walked back downstairs. Mom was in the kitchen taking the ingredients for the main meal. I have no idea what she will cook, but I don't care. After two hours, we were done. The dessert was in the oven, soon to be ready. Mom went to take a shower. Dad came home as well. He smiled at me and went for a mini nap. I had to put the table on. No matter there is one hour until Ricky and his parents will come home. Since the weather is nice, mom wanted me to prepare the table in the backyard. I was putting the napkins with the cutlery when I saw Vince. He was watching me from the fence.

- What are you doing here? Someone might see you.

- So? I have to say that you caught my attention. Not every girl can look hot in shorts.

- Um... thanks. - I said, probably blushing

- If you want, I can help you.

- It's better if you don't do anything.

- You are one very bad neighbor.

- Why? Because I don't give you what you want.

- True and because you don't accept help. It's not every day that I will offer it.

- Vince, I appreciate it, but...

- What?

- Someone is coming. Hide somewhere.

Vince quickly hid behind a tree. I turned around and saw dad. I gave him a confused look and continued with my work. It's not like I am happy about it. Doing something for the jerk is the last thing that I want to do. Dad came to me and gave me a tight hug. I won't lie that I needed this.

- I decided to come and see you. How are you?

- How can I be?

- I'm sorry, but you know that I can't do anything.

- No, you can, but you don't want to.

- Look, if you like this boy, go for it. Don't wait. Otherwise, it might be late.

- What boy?

- The one, which is hiding behind the tree, and said that you look hot in shorts.

- What!? How do you...?

- Emma, I am a parent.

- Does mom know?

- No and it better be like that. Now you can tell him to come here.

- Vince, you can stop hiding anymore. It's game over.

He came to me and looked at my dad. I tried so hard not to start laughing. Don't tell me that the so-called bad boy is scared of my dad. I started laughing, which made it worse.

- Boy, I won't kill you. You can calm down.

- How did you understand?

- First, most of the time Emma was in a good mood. This doesn't happen when she is with Ricky. Second, I saw you going into her room through the window. On the next day, Emma did it. Everything else is math.

- Are you mad?

- I'm not, but it's better if you stay away from my wife. She might not like it.

Dad and Vince talked for a while. I can't believe that he didn't tell mom. She will be mad if he finds out that he knew and didn't tell her anything. Ricky and his parents came. Mom tried to get rid of us again, but I told her that I wanted to stay there. Luckily, miss and mister Campbell didn't mind. Vince texted me a couple of times, wanting to go out with me. I would gladly do it, but I can't escape from here.

Later, I helped mom to serve the main meal. It looked delicious. Meanwhile, I received another text from Vince. This time it wasn't very nice. He said that I have to go out to see him or he will come here. Since I know that he can be crazy sometimes, I have to do it. I excused myself and said that I was going to the bathroom. I slightly opened the front door and saw him in front of it.

- What are you doing here?

- I got bored.

- So? Vince, I told you that you have to stay away from me when the jerk is here.

- I know, but I want something.

- What? I don't have much time.

- Go to your room.

- Why?

- I can easily break the friendship and I know that you won't like it.

- Please don't do it.

- Then go there. I will come in a minute.

I did what Vince told me and walked into my room. Of course, I locked the door. Soon he came through the window as usual. Before I could say anything, he grabbed my hand and pulled me close for a kiss. I have to be mad, but I'm not. This feels good and I kind of have missed him today. It's not like we don't see each other every single day, but sometimes you need things. This is one of them. Vince sat on the bed and made me sit on his lap. I don't know how far we'll go, but I don't care. Soon there was a knock on the door. Why can't I have a nice moment without being interrupted by something or someone?

- Emma, it's dad. I know that Vince is here. Open the door. I need to tell you something.

I did it and let dad in. He didn't look very pleased. I have a feeling about what he will say. I know that he shouldn't do this, but I didn't want to stop. Not yet.

- I know that you probably are mad, but...

- It was my fault.

- Ricky was here. Luckily, I asked him what he was doing and told him to go back to the table. I thought that we had a deal.

- I know, but I haven't seen him all day. Mom made to help her with the dinner, and I had no time to do anything else.

- Look, I understand, but you need to be more careful. If your mom finds out about this, you know what will happen.

- I do. Thank you, dad.

- Now you go back to your house and Emma, go back to the table. When Ricky and his parents go home, you can do whatever you want. I won't tell anyone.

- Really? Why are you doing this for us? I mean that you don't know me. - Vince said

- True, but I will do everything to keep Emma happy. Now go. One day I will talk with both of you.

- Thank you sir and bye Emma.

- Bye Vince.

- Let's go.

- Dad?

- Yes.

- Thank you.

- No problem.

Both of us walked back to the table. Ricky and his parents stayed until midnight, so I had no time for Vince. I could've called him, but I was tired. Maybe tomorrow I can spend more time with him. I can't believe that this whole time dad knew about us and didn't say anything. Well, I'm glad that he is not mad. I expected both with mom to be. I'm sure that she will be, but I hope that she won't find out. Dad might be on my side, but he will always stay behind mom. Mostly because he can't get against her. We'll see what will happen. To be honest, I didn't expect dad to like Vince, but I'm happy that he did. My neighbor is not a bad boy. Maybe I have to tell him that we are not dating. I still don't know what we are. Both of us said friends with benefits, but it doesn't look like that from the outside. Now I won't think about that. All I want is to enjoy my sleep.